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FG66 XEF

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,398 mi
Last recorded79,398 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 XEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 79,398 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front inner sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,775 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer C.V. boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a tear to inner sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm recommend replacing soon. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 53,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 53,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 35,817 miles

225/45/17

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm and wearing out of shape with slight side wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm and wearing out of shape

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FG66 XEF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG66 XEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG66 XEF registered?

FG66 XEF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is FG66 XEF safe to buy?

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